Young Guard
Infantry Elite Infantry France
Battlefield Role
A Elite Infantry unit fielded by France.
Strengths: Solid morale (9); strong defence (12); a useful charge bonus (14).
How to use: Use it to hold or take ground as part of a combined-arms line supported by artillery and cavalry.
Combat Profile
| Men (per squad) | 40 / 80 / 120 / 160 |
| Range | 80 |
| Accuracy | 50 |
| Reloading skill | 65 |
| Ammunition | 10 |
| Melee attack | 7 |
| Charge bonus | 14 |
| Defence | 12 |
| Morale | 9 |
| Turns to train | 4 |
| Recruitment cost | 800 |
| Upkeep cost | 200 |
Abilities
Core: Can guardCan hide in light scrubCan hide in woodlandGrappling hooksInspires nearby unitsResistant to morale shocks
From technology: Chevaux de friseEarthworksFire and advanceSocket bayonetSquare formation
Source: https://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Young_Guard_(NTW_unit)
Data fetched 2026-08-15 · schema version 1.3.